Audubons Aviary: The Original Watercolors for The Birds of America by Olson, Roberta, The New-York Historical Society

New York: New York Historical Society, 2012. First. hardcover. fine/fine. Color reproductions throughout. 448 pages. Folio, blue cloth with lettering at the front cover and spine, d.w. New York: New York Historical Society/Skira Rizzoli, (2012). First Edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.<br/> <br/> With an essay by Marjorie Shelley and contributions by Alexandra Mazzitelli.<br/> <br/>

Skira Rizzoli, 2012-10-16. Hardcover. Like New.

Skira Rizzoli, 2012-10-16. Hardcover. New.

Skira Rizzoli, 2012-10-16. hardcover. New. In shrink wrap.

New York, NY: N.Y. / New York: New York Historical Society Museum & Library / Skira Rizzoli, 2012, 1st edition, First Printing, 2012. ----------hardcover, a Near Fine example, a bit of rubbing to bottom edge of boards, a few small marks on the edges of the text block, in a Very Good+ dustjacket, a bit of rubbing/flaking at tips, short closed tear on lower edge of rear panel, a VERY faint dampstain on the lower edge of the verso of the jacket, 448 pages, colour illustrations throughout, ---"A national treasure is celebrated in this landmark publication. The Birds of America is a monumental classic, but it has never been explored like this before. This important new volume presents all the dazzling watercolors that Audubon painted for these monumental engravings. We are familiar with the prints engraved by Robert Havell Jr., but Audubon’s Aviary illuminates the original masterpieces that were created by Audubon himself and tells the story behind their creation with fresh insights and… Read More

Skira, 2012. Hardcover. New. 8/19/12 edition. 448 pages. 13.25x11.00x1.75 inches.

Skira Rizzoli, 2012-10-16. Hardcover. New/new . 176x27x211. very large book still in publishers shrink wrap 448 pages in color